Fast food restaurants are still in decline: April traffic slips and McDonald s, Chipotle sales slump in Q1

Get the Full StoryAccording to a new report, fast food figures have continued to drop in 2025 as consumers battle price inflation and broader economic uncertainty.

Despite a strong start to the year, traffic at U.S. quick service restaurants QSR , which has been steadily declining month by month, was down 1.7 year-over-year compared to last April, signaling growing consumer caution or shifts in dining behaviors, according to Revenue Management Solutions RMS , a company that analyzes data and provides insights about the restaurant industry.

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